Harvest the Season: U-Pick Adventures in Northwestern Alberta
There is something special about summer in Northwestern Alberta.
Maybe it’s the long northern days, where the sun lingers well into the evening, giving you extra hours to explore. Or maybe it’s the way summer invites you to slow down—to trade busy schedules for scenic backroads, fresh air, and experiences that connect you with the land.
Here, some of the best summer adventures don’t require travelling far.
Within minutes of Grande Prairie, you’ll find berry orchards, flower fields, family farms, and hidden corners of the countryside where you can pick your own harvest, meet the people who grow it, and experience a side of the region many visitors never expect.
Whether you’re planning a family outing, looking for a peaceful afternoon, or simply want to experience the flavours of the season, these local U-pick destinations make it easy to turn an ordinary summer day into something memorable.
Broken Tine Orchard
Beaverlodge, Alberta
Haskap Berry U-Pick | July
Available by appointment only
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Less than one hour west of Grande Prairie, Broken Tine Orchard offers an experience that’s uniquely northern.
The Alde family has farmed this land for four generations, evolving from traditional prairie agriculture to one of the region’s pioneering haskap berry orchards. Their handcrafted wines have become a local favourite, but every July, visitors have the opportunity to experience the fruit at its source.
Spend an afternoon wandering the orchard, filling your basket with freshly picked haskap berries before settling in for a tasting that celebrates the flavours of Northwestern Alberta. You may even recognize these vibrant berries from Friceys Prairie Fruit Pops—the nostalgic haskap creamsicles made in Alberta using fruit grown right here at Broken Tine Orchard. It’s a delicious reminder that some of the province’s most unique flavours begin in the fields of the Peace Country.
Country Roads RV Park
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Strawberry U-Pick | Mid-July
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Set in the peaceful Bear Creek Valley, Country Roads RV Park offers a summer escape where rural hospitality and local experiences come together.
During mid-July, visitors can pick their own strawberries and enjoy a hands-on way to experience fresh, locally grown produce. But the adventure does not end at the berry patch.
Guests can relax at the RV park, try fishing in the trout pond, explore the 10-acre corn maze in August, or visit Joosed Moose Winery to sample locally inspired fruit wines. With its welcoming atmosphere and variety of seasonal activities, Country Roads is a destination where visitors can slow down and stay awhile.
Sunflower & Swallow
Bezanson, Alberta
Flower U-Pick | Mid-July to September Available by appointment only
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Just east of Grande Prairie, Sunflower & Swallow offers a colourful summer experience surrounded by flowers, gardens, and rural landscapes.
Created by local photographer and gardening enthusiast Jennifer, this family-run flower farm was designed as a place for people to gather, create memories, and enjoy the beauty of nature.
From mid-July through September, visitors can pick their own flower bouquets, explore sunflower fields, visit the greenhouse, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Families can also spend time with the small animals, enjoy the children’s play area, or bring a picnic to make an afternoon of it.
Make Summer Memories in Northwestern Alberta
Some destinations are known for mountain peaks or ocean views.
Northwestern Alberta offers something different.
Here, authentic experiences are woven into everyday life. Within a short drive, you can wander a flower field, fill a basket with fresh berries, meet the families who grow them, and still be back in town in time for dinner—or linger a little longer and watch one of our famously long summer sunsets.
It’s proof that sometimes the best adventures aren’t the ones that take you the farthest. They’re the ones that bring you a little closer to the people, places, and stories that make a destination unforgettable.
